Police say robbery similar to one last week

Concord police said a man entered Sam's Food Store on Village Street, showed a handgun and demanded money and cigarettes. The robber left with cash and a carton of Marlboro cigarettes, police said.

The robber was wearing black clothing, a ski mask and gloves. Police said he was also described as having broad shoulders.

A witness reported seeing the robber flee on foot in the direction of Summer Street before turning south onto High Street.

Police searched the area but found nothing.

Investigators said the robbery was similar to one last week at Asian Taste restaurant, also in Penacook village. On Aug. 8, a man entered the restaurant, showed a handgun and demanded money, police said.

The restaurant robber was wearing black clothes, a black mask and white gloves. He was described as 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall with a medium build.

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Police are looking for this man who robbed Sam's Food Store in Penacook on Thursday night.